Physical Description

The III Class consists of a five-armed cross with multiple rays in each arm, the obverse centre features a partially enameled Chilean national shield. It is suspended by a blue, white and red breast ribbon.

History

The Decoration for Military Merit is awarded to civilians who has contributed to Chile while working for the Chilean armed forces. It may be awarded to foreigners as well.

The III Class. a.k.a Military Decoration, is awarded by the Ministry of Defense to those civilians who has served the Armed forces for 10 years.